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Aaron Hernandez, 27, had severe brain damage at death

On behalf of Spencer & Associates posted in brain injuries on Friday, September 22, 2017.

In retrospect, it surprised few when it was revealed this week that the late Aaron Hernandez was found to have evidence of severe deterioration of the brain matter necessary for higher executive functioning.

Even before the former tight end for the New England Patriots was convicted in 2015 for the murder of his friend, it was clear that Hernandez was a deeply troubled and angry young man. Learning now that Hernandez -- who died by his own hand in April while serving a life sentence for murder after acquittal on other double murder charges -- had the brain of a 67-year-old man with catastrophic brain damage sheds new light on the matter.

According to the professional opinions of the researchers at Boston University's CTE Center, Hernandez had a diagnosis of stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Slides of cross-sections of the decedent's brain showed substantial deposits of the tangles of tau protein clogging up the frontal lobe of his brain.

One report states that physicians said that Hernandez had "the most severe case they had ever seen in someone of Aaron's age."

This case could be a game-changer for the National Football League (NFL), as Hernandez's attorney announced at this week's press conference that on behalf of Hernandez's young daughter, he is filing a multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit.He named both the NFL and the New England Patriots as defendants from whom he is seeking unspecified damages, citing the child's loss of paternal support.

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Verdicts & Settlements

Duenas v. State of California : Dangerous roadway accident in Inyo County: this case involved a single vehicle that rolled over in a construction zone. The case went before a jury and ultimately resolved for $10,000,000.

Rodriguez v. Mitchell : Automobile accident on Interstate 5 in Newhall: this case involved a rear-end accident on Interstate 5. The case settled for $1,436,950, which represented all the insurance coverage that was available.